[2021] Controller War - Best for RL

I have fought my elite controller for years now. Buttons sticking, stick drift etc.

I have even MODIFIED MY BUTTON LAYOUT AS CERTAIN BUTTONS GO OUT OR ARENT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THIS HAS SET ME BACK SO MUCH BECUASE I HAVE HAD TO RELEARN MUSCLE MEMORY.

For any newbies: Find a button layout and never change it. Any change will hurt you.

Well now it’s time for a new controller. My boost paddle on the back registers 50% of inputs and I refuse to change my layout again as it sets me back a lot to have to re learn muscle memory.

I’m curious if others go through several controllers? Or am I just an extreme button masher?

I’m champ 1 and could be higher if I had a good controller. (Likely story right? But I believe it)

I am now on PC and open to any brand or type of controller. Is everyone using xbox elite or PlayStation controller? Any decent off brands?

I debate going elite 2 again but dread the fallacies in its quality. Suggestions?